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1 High Street, Oblique south-west view; High Street frontage and Broad Street returnListed buildings

Buildings · High Street

1, High Street

Documented type / function
Shop and dwelling at NHLE source date; shares building complex with No3 Broad Street
Date or period
Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978.
Designation
Grade II listed building

Shop and dwelling. Late C18 front to C17 core, with later alterations. Stucco; hipped Welsh slate gable roof.

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8 South Street, Frontal east view; South Street elevationListed buildings

Buildings · South Street

8 South Street

Documented type / function
House, public house Ring of Bells by1885, shop conversion early/mid C20; two commercial units in2022, cafe southern half; upper residential use appears probable
Date or period
Probably 17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century extension/refronting; 19th century oriel; 19th century/20th century rear additions; 21st century timber basement-light cover specifically documented.
Designation
Grade II listed building

House, probably built in the C17, extended and refronted during the late-C18 or C19.

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Grange Court, Oblique south-east view; principal gable and long side elevationListed buildings

Buildings · Leominster and surrounding area

Grange Court

Documented type / function
Town hall, subsequently dwelling and council offices; uses are historical, not verified current
Date or period
Main building c1633; relocated and altered1853; weathervane1687. RCHME records 18th century gable, renewed1853 roof, modern/restored windows and brackets as of1934.
Designation
Grade II* listed building

Town hall, then dwelling, now Council Offices. c1633; by John Abel. Removed as traffic hazard and re-erected on new site 1853. Timber-frame and plaster; stone tile roof with gable, bellcote, and weathervane (dated 1687).

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Royal Oak Hotel, eastern carriage sheds and stable range, Oblique street view; South Street frontage and Etnam Street returnListed buildings

Buildings · Leominster and surrounding area

Royal Oak Hotel, eastern carriage sheds and stable range

Documented type / function
Former coaching inn and hotel; historical public bar, restaurant, assembly/business venue; closed around2015; surviving stable/carriage ranges ancillary
Date or period
Late 18th century main inn; 19th century refurbishment; 20th century alterations; function room by1984 excluded from listing; closure c2015 not fabric date.
Designation
Grade II listed building

A late-C18 coaching inn with remains of livery stables and carriage yard.

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